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Discovery Channel Macro Microscope | 
| Brand: Discovery Channel
Category: Toy
List Price: $79.95
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Rating:  7 reviews
Age: 8 - 12 years
UPC: 743252658475
EAN: 0743252658475
ASIN: B0006J329Q
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| Features:
| • | Five vials of remarkable specimens to examine | | • | Blank slides for collecting your own specimens | | • | Five prepared slides: two insect cross sections, two plant cross sections and one slide with a real 900-year old, Peruvian Mummy Wrap! | | • | Constructed of a pivoting die-cast metal base. |
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Product Description
With both micro and macro settings, this microscope lets you see everything from butterfly wings to plant cell walls. Features: Kid-friendly microscope with real power Both micro and macro settings Explore objects from 40 to 400 times their actual size Super-clear images at every level Pivoting die-cast metal base with high-impact plastic body Soft textured handgrips Flexible, 360-degree rotating eyepiece Precision ground metal lenses with optical quality glass Lenses are interchangeable with most standard, research-quality microscopes Independent light source focuses beam on (or through) the specimen Lens bulbs are easy to replace 2 month manufacturer's warranty Includes: Five vials of remarkable specimens to examine Five prepared slides: two insect cross sections, two plant cross-sections and one slide with a real 900-year old, Peruvian mummy wrap! Tweezers Eye-dropper Measuring beaker Spoon Blank slides for collecting your own specimens Experiment booklet Explore the beauty and mystery of the world around you, from small delights to microscopic miracles. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Great learning fun November 28, 2008
Rhonda S. Hubbard (NC, USA)
I purchased this microscope for my 7 year old. She finds it easy to use. It is light weight and appears durable. Having both the micro and macroscope lighting capability has allowed lots of exploration in the world of science. I have to agree with other reviews that the 4ooX lens is not good. Views are blurred from that lens. All in all a very nice microscope.
 A Great Microscope for a first time one! March 16, 2007
J. Brown (Pebble Beach, CA USA)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Our grandson, who lives in WA, just had his 8th birthday, so we felt it was a great time for him to discover the fun of a microscope. He was thrilled! He called us to say he loved the prepared slides that came with the microscope as well as making his own slides of bugs, hair, leaves,and even blood from a prick. He said it's easy to focus and his sister,who is 11, as well as his 4 year old brother loved using it too.
We were pleased to hear that he was enjoying this new world of micro discovery. Sounds like it is a "winner" for all ages!
Great product for a 7 year old February 9, 2007
Skevie (Indiana)
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
I bought this for my 7 year old daughter - this was her only request for Santa. I am very impressed with the quality of the microscope. Based on the pictures I saw before I ordered it, I was worried because of the plastic, toy-like look (and it didn't look like the microscopes I used in my science lab at work). But this is a case where the product is well-designed for its users - the design makes it easier to carry (light, easy to grip) and easy to adjust with big knobs. In real-life, it does not appear "plasticy" or cheap. My only problem is that there is not a good way to store the scope and the accessories - the original box is designed more for display on the store shelf, than it is storing it after opening. If this was solved I would give it a solid 5 stars.
Great Item January 10, 2007
Mom of two (Massachusetts)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
My son received this microscope for Christmas and he said it was the best gift he got this year. He's 7 yrs. old, so he does need some assistance using it, but for the most part it's easy to use, sturdy, and a lot of fun. We've made a few of our own slides and used the slides that come with it. Price wise it's a bit steep, but you will get a quality microscope if you buy this one.
Quality microscope January 9, 2007
Carla J. Madeux
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
My twelve year old son had a microscope before where you couldn't see anything. I was hesitant to buy one without knowing how good it was. I took a chance and am very pleased with this microscope. My son had been able to focus it easily. He has enjoyed hatching the shrimp and looking at them under the microscope. he still exploring, but I haven't heard any frustrations from him.
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